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MOT changes could see classic car owners required to take tests - even if they're exempt

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A large number of classic car owners believe that MOT changes should be introduced to ensure that historic vehicles remain roadworthy. New data shows that 61 per cent of car enthusiasts think an MOT test exemption is a good thing, although 39 per cent disagree. An MOT exemption was introduced for vehicles over 40-years-old in May 2018, meaning they do not need to take an MOT test 40 years after they were built or first registered. Any vehicles built before January 1, 2026, are now exempt and include classics such as the Ferrari 328, BMW E30 M3, and Austin Metro. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Despite this, the exemption only remains valid if the vehicle has not undergone any substantial changes to its main components within the last 30 years. Many car enthusiasts believe that the current MOT is not suited to older vehicles, which is why they support an exemption. Despite this, 43 per cent of people who have an MOT-exempt vehicle continue to get them tested every year, even though the

First report: Classic car owners want MOTs for older vehicles - even with talk of test price doubling — dailymail.co.uk, 7d